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The Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI) is embedded in the Consular Section and works under the direct supervision of the Overseas Criminal Investigator (OCI). The incumbent conducts sensitive, routine, and complex criminal investigations of counterfeit/forged travel documents, human trafficking, and smuggling, U.S. fugitive extraditions, identity theft, bribery, extortion, conspiracy, misrepresentation, malfeasance, and terrorist travel. To facilitate these investigations, the incumbent builds relationships with contacts of all levels throughout the region to include but not limited to relationships with the respective police forces, immigration agencies, airport security, and prosecutors’ offices, etc. The incumbent is also responsible for working level liaison with U.S. law enforcement agencies and U.S. attorney’s offices throughout the United States and its territories. Incumbent may also manage non-RSO Locally Engaged Staff (LE Staff) when they are involved in supporting criminal investigations within the DSS purview as well as fulfilling interagency requests for investigative support that perpetuate national security interests. Incumbent can also work under the direction of the Senior Regional Security Officer (RSO) with concurrence from OCI Headquarters. The CFI is managed by the OCI who is supported by the Overseas Criminal Investigations Division (DS/INV/OCI) in Washington DC.

Requirements:
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item in their application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

A minimum of five (5) years working in a professional capacity in a related criminal or investigative field within the local government or experience working in conjunction with the U.S. or government in the field(s) of criminal justice, security, or administrative investigations, or court processes with emphasis on technical, analytical or procedural investigations and/or applied operations with a concept of needs focused on identification, interception, interruption, or denial of criminal activities is required

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields: Law, Law Enforcement, Security, International Relations, Politics, or Criminal Justice and Forensics or cryptocurrency/blockchain technologies is required

Fluent oral and written English language skills and be able to write detailed and accurate reports in English that require little to no correction.

Fluent oral and written in Mandarin or Malay or Tamil language skills.

Critical and independent thinker; self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team toward a common goal.

Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet management, presentations software).

Must have skills to speak in public and do public presentations on a regular basis.

Must possess a Class 3 Singapore driver's license valid for the last five years.

Additional job details can be requested by emailing USEmbSingaporeHR@state.gov

Please note:
Emailed applications and resumes are

no longer

accepted.

To maintain an open and fair recruitment process, the U.S. Embassy

only

accepts applications that are completed in full and submitted via the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

To apply for the above position:
Please complete the on-line ERA form and upload any supporting documents (including educational certificates and/or transcripts related to the position requirements state above) using this site

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms by September 1, 2026

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in U.S. Embassy Singapore